The new chapter arrived, had some interactions of Naruto with his friends.
I will probably post a new chapter every week and not every three days as it was.
Hope you like it :)
Chapter 4: The Decision
The victory commemoration of the Konoha ninjas could be heard throughout the capital. While most of the army explored the interior of the city to make sure there was no further resistance from the citizens, the princes of Konoha invaded the royal palace to find Princess Shion.
When they found the room where the princess was, the ninjas of Konoha soon took the place and Konohamaru invaded breaking all that was ahead. Realizing that the princess was kneeling in prayer, the prince was infuriated.
"Your prayers and your incense will not help now", Konohamaru shouted crouching toward the princess. When he was about to continue speaking, he was interrupted by a kunai that went to his throat.
Not surprising by the act, Danzou quickly took the princess's hand by withdrawing his kunai. "She does not have just that to defend Konohamaru", Danzou said as she drove the princess to face Asuma.
Taking his katana, the Crown Prince slowly carried his weapon to the princess's face and removed the veil that covered his face, revealing a beautiful woman. The act was soon followed by several sounds of surprise by the ninjas in the room.
"So what they say is really true", said Asuma examining the princess he cannot deny the rumors, she really was beautiful. His eyes had a pale lavender tint and light blond hair that fell to his waist. As a formal priestess, she wore a lavender kimono with her hair tied back with a golden crown on her head.
"We know you make weapons for the enemies of Konoha", exclaimed Danzou, catching everyone's attention and continued to speak now in a stern voice. "Show them where they make", the war hawk finished with a look that matched the tone of his voice.
With a surprised look at the words of old Shion answered quickly. "There are no forges here and the weapons we had you have already defeated", finished the princess in a firm voice.
"Our spy said the opposite", interrupted Konohamaru and continued. "You can avoid much pain princess".
"Not all the pain in the world will help you find something that does not exist", exclaimed the princess.
"She spoke as one knew willing to find a political solution", began Asuma receiving the attention of the princess. "Marry the future king of Konoha", finished the prince by moving his hand to the princess.
"I'd rather die", Shion replied in a venomous voice.
The Konoha ninjas were surprised by the princess's response, but the surprise was soon transformed into amusement as Asuma began to laugh.
As for Shion's words, each person reacted differently, a blond ninja carrying a dagger around her waist came into the room with a look of curiosity as she closed her eyes with the princess's. The princess in question widened her eyes with concern as she identified the dagger the blonde carried.
"So be it so", said the older prince calmly, giving the order to a ninja at his side.
When the ninja drew his katana, the princess shouted. "No", stopping the ninja's actions, she turned back to look at the blonde. "Prince Asuma", Shion began, turning to look at the Crown Prince. "Promise me that my people will be treated with mercy".
The prince's response came with a kiss on Shion's hand and applause from the Konoha ninjas.
"I'm really a genius", Naruto said as he laughed with his friends. "My decision saved thousands of our ninjas and delivered the city easily".
"We could not see the time when you would act like a prince and not as a street kid", Kiba exclaimed as he laughed at the blond prince.
"I have to agree, it was a really good plan", Shikamaru began looking at Naruto for a moment and then returning to lie down. "But do not do this anymore without warning us, it's very troublesome".
"Everything's troublesome for you pineapple head", Ino said, getting laughter from her companions.
While having fun with his friends Naruto cannot let the sense of pride leave his body, it was as if he was born for that moment.
"It was also very dangerous", Choji began as he ate a fruit. "I lost my last batch of potatoes in battle".
"It's true, this was also our first mission we did without all the members", Sakura exclaimed as she stepped out of Sasuke's embrace.
"Neji and Tenten have been looking for a new member for our company since Hinata left", said Shino expressing himself for the first time.
"I could talk to the head of the Hyuuga clan again", Naruto said.
"There is not much to do she's being trained to lead her clan", Shikamaru said in a lazy voice.
"Well", Naruto began, but was soon interrupted by a few ninjas.
"The Lion of Konoha", shouted several riders as they passed Naruto.
Turning to look at the ninjas, Naruto soon spotted his brother coming toward him and began to get a little worried.
"They're calling you the lion of Konoha", Asuma said, walking toward his brother. "You're never good at complying with Naruto orders".
"I have to explain something brother", began the blond prince, but was soon interrupted by Asuma.
"No", murmured the Crown Prince, now putting his hand on the blonde's shoulder and walking into town. "We have a lot to celebrate, but there is a tradition", said Asuma, stopping to walk and turning to his brother. "Since you stole the honor of the first attack, you owe me retribution or a gift", he finished taking the dagger from Naruto's waist.
Examining the nearby dagger Asuma cannot hide his first impression on the weapon. "A beautiful dagger".
"He has given you the princess and the city, I think it is already a great gift", said his uncle Danzou as he walked towards the two princes.
"I guess so", Asuma murmured, handing the dagger to Naruto.
"We received the first news from my prince", Danzou continued, handing a parchment to Asuma. "And they are excellent, your father interrupted his business in the eastern palace to join us".
"No doubt to commend us for our great victory", exclaimed Asuma, opening the parchment and examining its contents.
